Glen Callum Associates Automotive Ltd
Homologation & Compliance Manager – Automotive
Are you an experienced Vehicle Homologation & Compliance professional with a background in automotive manufacturing, vehicle conversion, or specialist vehicles? Do you have strong knowledge of vehicle type approval, Conformity of Production (CoP), and experience working with regulatory bodies such as the VCA?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing automotive manufacturing business where you will take ownership of all vehicle approvals, compliance, certification, and quality systems. Working closely with Engineering and Production teams, you will play a key role in supporting new vehicle development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and helping drive the business forward.
This is a hands-on, highly influential role offering genuine long-term career development within a dynamic and expanding automotive environment.
Ideal Location South Yorkshire -Rotherham, Sheffield, Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Mansfield
Salary – £55K to £75K basic + 25 days basic annual leave + Pension + Package
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all GB / UKNI Type Approval activities across vehicle programmes
- Manage and develop Conformity of Production (CoP) systems
- Act as the key contact for VCA and external regulatory bodies
- Ensure compliance with all relevant UK and international automotive legislation
- Support engineering and product development teams from a compliance perspective
- Manage TÜV and external certification processes
- Coordinate testing, technical documentation, and approval submissions
- Maintain and develop ISO9001 Quality Management Systems
- Conduct audits, manage corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement
- Support Health & Safety compliance within manufacturing and workshop environments
- Manage calibration systems, records, and equipment traceability
- Train and support internal teams on compliance procedures and standards
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in automotive homologation / vehicle type approval
- Strong understanding of Conformity of Production (CoP)
- Experience working with VCA or equivalent approval bodies
- ISO9001 Quality Management Systems experience
- Background within automotive manufacturing or engineering
To Register Your Interest:
To find out more about this role contact Robert Cox – Senior Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd by calling or email a full up to date CV
Job Ref: 4352RC – Homologation & Compliance Manager – Automotive
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